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Types of CV Creative CVs
A creative CV is designed to reflect a candidate’s creative talent using graphics, infographics and illustrations. Unlike traditional CVs it’s an opportunity to demonstrate your design skill and give a flavour of your creativity.
The important thing is to find a balance between your creativity and providing clear, well-structured and well expressed information about you and your talents!
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When to use a creative CV
When applying for jobs in the creative industries, particularly within Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Design, Photography & Fashion a creative CV is generally expected.
There are a variety of CV styles that you can look at for inspiration but remember that this is your document, and it should be individual to you.
You can check out some CV ideas on Pinterest , Canva inspiring resumes & Guru
Specific formatting for certain creative industries
Fine Art, Acting, Dance, Costume and Film & Make-Up in Theatre and Film may demand a different approach as you will be expected to list your credits. Refer if unsure to your course tutors for further details on this. Some CV tips for different fields: Acting, Film & TV, Fine Art
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What should my creative CV include?
Creative CVs should include the same information as a traditional CV but specific consideration should be taken when selecting colours, typography and the layout of sections. Prioritise what you will include on your CV so it doesn’t exceed 1 or absolute maximum 2 pages.
Exhibitions + Shows
When listing exhibitions, give details of dates, name of exhibition, gallery and location.
Awards + Scholarships
If you have any particular awards, have won funding or any competitions here is the place to write about it. Keep the description to a short sentence only.
Collections, Commissions + Projects
Give dates, title of work, name of collection or project and location. Include details of any funding that you secured.
Saving + sending
Save your CV in a PDF format and ensure that any portfolio you are keen to link downloads quickly. Attach your CV to a cover letter email or insert it onto the online application.
Save the CV with your full Name not “CV1”!
